KCCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LAUNCHES HOMEKLIN BIOGAS PLANT

The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, on Wednesday launched a biogas production and packaging facility by Homeklin Uganda Limited, describing it as a decisive move away from landfill dependence toward clean, renewable energy solutions.

The facility, unveiled at Nsambya Gardens in Makindye Division, converts organic waste from hotels, households and food-processing industries into clean cooking gas using proprietary technology developed by the company.

Buzeki said the project reinforces KCCA’s broader strategy to modernize waste management in Kampala, where rising waste volumes continue to strain existing infrastructure.

“Kampala generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tons of waste daily, yet only about 1,300 to 1,500 tons are collected and safely disposed of,” she said. “We cannot rely on landfills alone. Waste diversion is no longer optional; it is a necessity.”

She noted that between 70% and 85% of the city’s waste is organic and biodegradable, presenting significant potential for conversion into biogas, compost and other valuable by-products.

The Executive Director highlighted the pressure on the Kiteezi Landfill, which has been receiving up to 1,400 tons of waste per day and has accumulated more than 400,000 tons annually in recent years.

She said reducing the volume of waste transported to dumping sites is critical to extending their lifespan and minimizing environmental risks.

“Every ton of organic waste converted into biogas reduces methane emissions and supports clean energy production,” Buzeki said. “This is the direction Kampala must take.”

Buzeki reaffirmed KCCA’s commitment to supporting private sector partners advancing waste recovery and renewable energy initiatives. She urged compliance with regulatory standards and called on residents to embrace waste sorting to strengthen the city’s transition to a circular economy.

She then officially commissioned the biogas production unit, saying the project demonstrates that Kampala’s waste can be transformed from an environmental burden into a driver of sustainable development.

Homeklin officials said the new plant marks a milestone in the company’s 25-year evolution from waste collection to waste processing and resource recovery. By producing clean cooking gas, the facility aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional disposal methods such as open dumping.

The Lord Mayor of Mbarara, Robert Kakyebezi, praised Buzeki’s leadership and commended Homeklin for investing in innovative waste solutions. He called for similar facilities to be established in other urban centers.

By Doreen Birungi

Internship Student, KCCA.